Health Promotion Specialist
San Jose State University
Lieu de travail
San Jose, CA, United States
Détails du poste
Job Summary
The Wellness and Health Promotion department supports the mission
of the Student Wellness Center (SWC) by providing universal health
promotion, education, and prevention programs which take place both
within and outside of the SWC. Reporting to the Associate Director
of Campus Wellness Education, with lead work direction provided by
the Senior Health Promotion Specialist, the Health Promotion
Specialist will perform skilled work planning, implementation, and
evaluation of evidence-based health promotion strategies, policies,
programs and services for the college community, with a focus on
health conditions and behaviors that interfere with student success
in young adult populations. In collaboration with other Student
Wellness Center employees, along with SJSU faculty and staff, the
incumbent is responsible for developing strong, evidence-based,
data-driven programs and services based on relevant and measurable
learning outcomes to improve individual and community health
behaviors and status, and is expected to integrate multicultural
and social justice concepts and principles into health promotion
services. The Health Promotion Specialists focus on empowering
students to access health-related services and to make changes in
their lives to improve their health. Health Promotion moves beyond
a focus on individual behavior towards a wide range social and
environmental interventions. The Health Promotion Specialist
participates in the coordination of the Peer Health Educator (PHE)
program (student assistants) who provide PHE workshops, outreach
events, and social marketing for the SJSU student body. The
anticipated primary health specialty area of responsibility is
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs education, in addition to
supporting overall health promotion, education, and prevention
within the department of wellness & health promotion and the
greater Student Wellness Center. Working collaboratively to support
student success is the bottom line purpose of this and all Student
Wellness Center positions.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide a variety of didactic health education resources
including presentations, educational and skill-based workshops,
trainings, small group discussion and facilitation, and individual
meetings related to alcohol and other drugs to assist students in
learning about and appreciating the importance of health
behaviors
• Promote healthy models, social norms, and values around
alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use
• Provide integrative health promotion related to general health
topics and their relation to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
• Collaborate to plan, implement, and evaluate theory and
evidence based health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and
services
• Consult with colleagues and department to develop strategic
plans, goals, and measurable objectives for programs and services
in alignment with goals and objectives of the University and
reporting line
• Maintain and develop current resources, including web and
social media, useful for serving students (staff and faculty) and
accomplishing program goals
• Collaborate to promote programs and services to the campus
community using both traditional marketing methods and emerging
technologies
• Support student success through the oversight and delivery of
presentations, programs, events, and trainings that address a
variety of health and wellness topics, with a focus on alcohol and
other drugs
• Complete program planning, implementation and training for the
Peer Health Educators
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Thorough knowledge of: health education theories, research, and
program assessment; planning, design, implementation, and
evaluation of health education programs; and industry standards for
the delivery of health education in higher education
• Ability to incorporate preventive health principles when
counseling students
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and
cultural competence and the ability to work collaboratively in a
multicultural environment
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of Private Health
Information and appropriately handle sensitive communications with
students, staff, and external agencies
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and other
key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary
approach to health education for students
• Familiarity with the relationship between health and student
learning, including academic performance
• Demonstrated ability and skill to organize, promote, and
facilitate public meetings and to prepare, select, assemble,
evaluate, and utilize educational materials
• Proficient in a variety of computer software applications
(e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, and presentation
software.)
• Ability to perform effectively in a detail-oriented
environment
• Ability to effectively manage multiple work priorities
• Ability to mentor Peer Educators with an emphasis on individual
strengths while coaching on areas for improvement
• Ability to link student work to internships, fieldwork,
academic coursework, and/or career goals
• Experience providing regular informal and formal feedback
• Knowledge of social marketing and health communication
strategies
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, business writing,
punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and
reports
• Must possess excellent customer service and public relations
skills
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an approved program in
health education or a related health field
• Equivalent to one to two years of progressively responsible
health education experience or combination of education and
experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities
Preferred Qualifications
• A Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field
• Experience designing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating
effective programming
• Experience as a student supervisor, lead, and/or mentor
• Experience providing health education for alcohol, tobacco,
and/or other drugs
Compensation
Classification: Health Educator
Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,209/month - $6,667/month
CSU Salary Range: $4,561/month - $8,804/month
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits
package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more
information on programs available, please see the
Employee Benefits Summary .
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application
and attach the following documents:
• Resume
• Letter of Interest
All applicants must apply within the specified application period:
June 20, 2024 through July 7, 2024 . This position is open
until filled; however, applications received after screening has
begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.
Contact Information
University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252
CSU Vaccination Policy
The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any
in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or
controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine
recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health
(CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other
relevant indications and comply with other safety measures
established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/
and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu .
Additional Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal
records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a
contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may
be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying
information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly
withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily
complete the background check may affect the continued employment
of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a
contingent basis.
The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment
and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor
vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks
are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate
Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU
will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of
required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of
hire.
SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS.
(e.g. H1-B VISAS)
All San José State University employees are considered mandated
reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is
also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title
IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any
discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of
Equal Opportunity.
Pursuant to Senate Bill 24 (Leyva) - College Student Right to
Access Act, services provided by CSU Student Wellness Centers
include, but are not limited to, primary medical care, counseling
and psychological services, health promotion/prevention, sexual
health education and support (including the provision of medication
abortion services), and other coordinated care services (including
gender-affirming care). It is expected that all CSU SWC employees
will engage in the administration of these services as applicable
to their position, scope of practice, and license.
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety
Notification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR)
is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf.
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy
statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information,
crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and
information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR
also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State
University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A
paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the
Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email
at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu .
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire
Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf
. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires
that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the
three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety
policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A
paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the
Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu .
Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject
to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority.
Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are
required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution
and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university
Clery Director.
Equal Employment Statement
San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to
nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship
status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic
information, marital status, medical condition, national origin,
race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation,
transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable
federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students,
faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state
laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education
programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off
campus).
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